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Cost of living in Heard County, GA

Part of the Atlanta Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,655/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 11,616 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,653 45%
Healthcare $480 13%
Federal tax $447 12%
Groceries $324 9%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $205 6%
State tax $171 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Heard County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,591
per month
1 bedroom
$1,653
per month
2 bedroom
$1,830
per month
3 bedroom
$2,205
per month
4 bedroom
$2,653
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Heard County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$62,907
per year
Individual earnings
$37,389
per year
Per capita
$32,800
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Heard County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$161,000
Annual property tax
$1,030

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Heard County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$163
per month · 14.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$42
per month
Annual total
$2,460
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Heard County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
14.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Heard County

State and local tax rates for Georgia.

State income tax
5.5%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
7.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Heard County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
37.0 min
Drive alone
83.9%
Public transit
1.2%
Work from home
3.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Heard County

What it costs to live in Heard County each month.

Single person
$3,655
per month
  • Rent $1,653
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $447
  • State tax $171
Couple
$4,949
per month
  • Rent $1,830
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $699
  • State tax $288
Family
$7,460
per month
  • Rent $2,205
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $699
  • State tax $288

Frequently asked questions about Heard County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Heard County?

In Heard County, GA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,653 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,830 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,205 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Heard County?

In Heard County, GA, the average household income is $62,907 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,389 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Heard County?

The estimated cost of living in Heard County, GA is approximately $3,655 per month for a single person, $4,949 for a couple, $7,460 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Heard County?

The combined sales tax rate in Heard County, GA is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.

Is Heard County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Heard County, GA would need approximately $3,655 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,907 per year ($5,242 per month). Heard County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Heard County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Heard County, GA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Heard County?

The average home value in Heard County, GA is $161,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,030, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Heard County compare to other areas?

You can compare Heard County, GA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Heard County is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources